Salvador Dali's much loved painting Le Christ (1951) seems to portray the crucified Christ looking down protectively on the Sea of Galilee, where there are an ancient nobleman, a fisherman and his boa
As father of all humanity and not exclusively of Israel, Noah was a problematic ancestor for some Jews in the Second Temple period. His archetypical portrayals in the Dead Sea Scrolls, differently nua
Multi-channel estuaries, such as the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and the Scheldt in the Netherlands, have characteristics of both the river and the sea, forming a unique environment influenced by tidal mo
Pearson (creative writing, Old Dominion U., Virginia) has traveled around the world by ship on two separate occasions as a professor with the Semester at Sea college program. Here he narrates those tr
In this engaging story of one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, science educator Stephen Whitt follows a mother sea turtle on the most difficult and dangerous journey of her life, the journey ho
Heraclides of Pontus hailed from the shores of the Black Sea. He studied with Aristotle in Plato's Academy, and became a respected member of that school. During Plato's third trip to Sicily, Heraclid
Draw sharks, dolphins, puffer fish, and other sea creatures with this series that will teach children everything they need to know in order to sketch with confidence. Starting from a simple shape, ea
Lizzy Baxter is thrilled when her family moves to Cornwall – she's always loved the beach. Lizzy doesn't realise, but she has a special connection with the sea – and the mysterical mermaids and silver
Cascades of heart designs have been lovingly showered onto 30 ready-to-color pages. Pulses will beat with excitement as vibrant hues are added to a sea of surging, interlocking, spinning — and beautif
This powerful novel begins with Abena, a West African girl who is sold into slavery and transported on the notorious transatlantic sea-route to Jamaica's sugar plantations. Then the story turns to Mun
The myths of settlement of the Great Plains usually conjure up images of Anglo-American pioneers moving into a sea of grass, opposed by Native peoples. Such myths leave out the considerable influence
Shortly before he was executed for mutiny and murder in 1831, the pirate Charles Gibbs recounted his criminal life at sea in a series of 'confessions.' Popular reading among 19th-century audiences, su
Offshore oil and gas production was conducted throughout the entire 20th century, but the industry’s modern importance and vibrancy did not start until the early 1970s, when the North Sea became a maj
The heartwarming photographic tale of a critically ill sea turtle as she is nursed back to health. Children will empathize with Carolina as she undergoes many of the same medical treatments faced by
Commanders at sea struggle not only with the unpredictability of natural elements, but also with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the "fog of war." Over the centuries most admirals yielded
Was "modernity" in the Middle East merely imported piecemeal from the West? Did Ottoman society really consist of islands of sophistication in a sea of tribal conservatism, as has so often been claime
Mythical beasts or real creatures? You decide!Big Foot, Moth Man, the Sea Serpent of Gloucester. These are just a few of the mythical beasts uncovered in this intriguing collection of extraordinary cr
Mythical beasts or real creatures? You decide!Big Foot, Moth Man, the Sea Serpent of Gloucester. These are just a few of the mythical beasts uncovered in this intriguing collection of extraordinary c
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). A tres magnifique collection of 70 songs from and about France: April in Paris * Autumn Leaves * Beyond the Sea * Can Can * C'est Magnifique * Comme Ci, Comme Ca * I Dre
This volume is a pocket guide that briefly presents the natural world of southern California's coastline from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border. This guide to shoreline sea life is filled with color
Penguins sliding on their tummies and swimming in the sea! Penguins cuddling for warmth and hiding in the shade! A wide variety of these irresistibly charming animals from climates warm and cold danc
In her first book, Mistaking the Sea for Green Fields, Ashley Capps sounds like the voice of a fresh generation of poets, where the familiar turns suddenly elliptical, straight talk goes engagingly cr
Born in 1804 and raised in the maritime community of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Luminist painter Fitz H. Lane's sea images have become celebrated examples of the form and his work has been exhibited a
More than fifty years ago the discovery of scrolls in eleven caves beside the Dead Sea ignited the imagination of the world--and launched a vast academic field. Expectations abounded that the scrolls
When a series of suspicious mishaps befall several deep sea fishing boats, the Hardy Boys are called into action by ATAC (American Teens Against Crime) before any more teen “green horns”
When a series of suspicious mishaps befall several deep sea fishing boats, the Hardy Boys are called into action by ATAC (American Teens Against Crime) before any more teen “green horns”
Lights at night...footsteps...strange sightings... Bella is smack in the middle of a mystery!The old lighthouse right near Sea Inn is supposed to be abandoned, but someone --or something --has been
Sixteen colorable patterns, adapted from popular quilting designs, include the striking Storm at Sea, the ever-popular Log Cabin, and the bold design of Jacob's Ladder. Add a splash of color, place pi
(Music Sales America). A very special selection of popular and much-loved classical melodies by some of the greatest composers of all time, all arranged for the classical guitar. Autumn (The Four Sea
"Peking Opera and Politics in Taiwan tells the peculiar story of an art caught in a sea of overtly ideological ebbs and flows. Nancy Guy demonstrates the potential significance of the political enviro
Papers from a June 2004 conference focus on Russia's ocean interests, with particular reference to international energy policy, the Arctic, and the law of the sea. Papers are in sections on global per
Sky and sea are the Trompe L'oeil painter's favorite motifs for contemporary interiors. In this idea-filled, colorful guide, Ursula E. and Martin Benad provide a hands-on and easy-to-follow intro
War, Terror and Carriage by Sea provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the law and practice relating to the impact of war or war related risks, terrorism and piracy on international commercial shi
In a masterful blending of lyric and narrative, Sea of Faith ranges widely across interior states and external worlds. From the Sierra Nevadas to New York City subways, from an imagined friendship wit
First visited by English settlers in 1607, Virginia Beach has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The sea, sand, and sun are the most popular attractions, but throughout history the city ha
No other natural environment can match the danger of a hostile sea. This remarkable new collection brings together over 60 eyewitness accounts of tragedy, error and survival on the high seas. It incl
Twenty-five astonishing tales, set in a mountainous Far North land of fire and ice, recall the dramatic creation of earth, sea, and sky and the chilling struggles between giants, trolls, and legendary
Join Captain Ahab, an eerily compelling madman, as he pursues an unholy war against a creation as vast, dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. In his monumaniacal quest, Ahab focuses his distille
This book opens with case studies of reefs in the Red Sea, Caribbean, Japan, Indian Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef. A section on microbial ecology and physiology describes the symbiotic relations of
The competitive landscape in Asia is undergoing a sea change. Companies are finally breaking the bonds imposed by the 1997 financial crisis. The engine of growth is shifting from exports to Asian mark
